BSC 200 - Making Wall Street User-Friendly

Institution:

University of Hartford

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Description:

This course explains the workings of the stock market, including an in-depth look at the floor of the exchange and what goes on, from the inception of an order to its transmittal back to the customer. The student is introduced to the study of common stocks; all types of fixedincome securities; derivatives, such as options, warrants, and convertible debentures; and takeovers and arbitrage. Students analyze trading on the Internet versus trading on organized exchange. The crash of 1987 is also studied. Individual stocks are not analyzed, and rigorous mathematical ratios are not used. Not open to Barney students.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hartford.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 768-4100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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